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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.06, 3,757.88 and 1,411.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.06, 3,757.88 and 1,411.14 is: 2,115.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.06 : 3,757.88 = 1,411.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.06/3,757.88 = 1,411.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.06x = 3,757.88 × 1,411.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.06x = 5,302,894.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,302,894.78/2,507.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.18

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